1 Timothy 5:19
Against a presbyter an accusation receive not, except on the mouth of two or three witnesses.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin before all men reprove, that the rest may be afraid.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two, that upon the mouth of two or three witnesses may be established every word.
John 18:29But Pilatos came forth to them without, and said to them, What accusation have you against this man?
Acts 24:2And being called, Tartelos came forth to accuse him, and said, For many years have we dwelt (in peace) through thee, and many reformations have been made for this people in the bearing of thy office;
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time that I prepare to come to you; and in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Hebrews 10:28For if he who transgressed the law of Musha, upon the mouth of two or three witnesses, without mercy died;
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25
Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →